| “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Ask the Holy Spirit for a desire to know God.We’re so easily distracted, lazy, or just plain selfish that spending time reading the Bible is often the first thing to go when life gets busy. Yet, it’s through the Word of God that we truly get to know God. Thankfully, the gift of the Holy Spirit gives us an inner “want to” to study the Word and teaches us how to understand and apply scripture in our daily lives. Choose a TIME, PLACE, and PLAN.Consistency is key in building a habit and online Bible study plans are everywhere. Choose one based on a book of the Bible or theme that’s relevant to your stage in life. Look at Scripture in light of Scripture.Study verses within context. This means studying the Old Testament in light of the New Testament, a chapter in light of the book in which it is written, and a verse within a paragraph. Even cultural and historical background will help shed light into difficult passages and reveal how a 1,600 year old text can still apply today. That’s where teachers and Biblical commentaries come in handy. Study with others.It’s in small groups with other believers where we can truly wrestle with our questions, fears, and even doubts. It’s in these intimate settings that we often realize we are not alone. If you want to grow in your faith, dig into the Word of God. The biggest weapon the enemy uses to get us to fall into sin, is getting people to question the trustworthiness of God’s Word. So, how do you begin to trust God? It starts by studying His Word and allowing God’s Holy Spirit to teach us how to apply it to our lives. |
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